Extemporaneous Speaking Practice: A Socratic Seminar

In this lesson intended for the debate classroom, students will read through pivotal court cases in preparation for an Extemporaneous Speaking Socratic Seminar. Teachers will divide their class up into two groups. Each student in each group will get 10 minutes to prep individually after the question has been posted on the board. When prep time is over, the whole group debates using refutation, claim, warrant, data, impact format. They have 15 minutes for each student to make his/her argument.
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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 50 Minute(s)
Keywords: speech, debate, Socratic Seminar, higher-order questions, speaking, speaking and listening, Bill of Rights, First Amendment, Tinker v. Des Moines, Supreme Court, freedom of speech, freedom of expression, student rights, individual rights, civics, lesson plan, Supreme Court, Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier, civil rights, landmark case, extemporaneous
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Text Resource
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Writing to Learn, Argumentation
Resource Collection: Civics & Debate Initiative Teacher Resources

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